Word and Page Count for Google Docs

Status bar display of word and page count in Google Docs.
What is Word and Page Count for Google Docs?
'Word and Page Count for Google Docs' is a Google Chrome extension designed to make life easier for those who frequently work on Google Docs. With this extension, users no longer have to dig around to find the word or page count of their document. Instead, the count is displayed in a convenient status bar as you type and update in real time. It’s a simple yet efficient tool that boosts productivity by providing essential information at a glance.

Extension stats

Users: 546 ▼ -16
Rating: 3.43 (14)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2017-01-17)
Creation date: 2017-01-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 381.95K

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works as intended for word and page counting.
  • Fast and helpful for users.
  • Simple and easy solution for word counting in Google Docs.
Cons
  • Inaccurate word counts in large documents.
  • No option to exclude header and footer text from the total word count.
  • Limited language support, does not count foreign languages like Danish or Hebrew.
  • Obscures other functionalities within Google Docs.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with counting in large documents.
  • Request for customization options.
  • Desire to exclude header and footer text.
  • Display of word count partially blocking other features.
  • Language support limitations.
Recent reviews
by Pedro Terrero, 2024-05-03

Using this in brave, always says "0 pages, 0 words total"... Ergo, completely useless, uninstalled!
by CescoAiel, 2024-04-12

Hey. This is awesome. But maybe you could make a more customizable one.
by Brendon Teong, 2021-03-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Word and Page Count for Google Docs requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Word and Page Count for Google Docs has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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